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People living in the section of Jackson Heights known as “Little India” say it has been a hard week for them as they struggle to contact loved ones thousands of miles away in India.

"I was able to get through to Punjab, but not to anyone in Bombay," said one resident. “I talked to some friends, they are okay. But their close family friends, they don't know what's happening with them."

Even though the violence is over for now, many family members and friends back in India are feeling helpless, and Jackson Heights residents say they are giving emotional support where they can.

"They don't want to go outside until the government says it's okay," said one local.

"Everything is under control but still there is a sign of panic in the entire city," said another.

The panic has even spread to New York. Mohinder Verma, general secretary of the Jackson Heights Merchants Association, said if a terror attack like this can happen in India, it can happen anywhere.

"Everybody, this is not just India, this is an international, very big problem," said Verma.

Meanwhile, December is a popular time to travel to India, but now some are wondering whether it is safe to do so.

"Bombay is one of the best cities in India,” said Verma. “Also, people go for New Year's, but now people around the world are thinking [about] maybe not going."

"I got a warning from the U.S. government not to travel there until December 31," said another Jackson Heights local.

Neighborhood travel agents say most people who booked trips are still going, and to go to India more than ever to see their families.